Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Lynne Dorman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you a generally well-functioning teen or adult (or a parent with a child) who is experiencing ordinary life stresses? Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed by trying to balance school, work and social activities with personal responsibilities? Are you lacking in motivation, self-confidence or unable to find purpose and meaningfulness in your activities? Or ... are you feeling generally okay but languishing? The new year might be the right time to reach out for support to help you improve/develop better coping skills, perspective and more adaptive behaviors to get you on the road to feeling better.

Marion Rudin Frank
Psychologist, EdD, MA
Verified
Verified
As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for 30 years in center city Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill,Pa. I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.

In Between the Lines Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
Now scheduling in person sessions, In Between the Lines Therapy in Northern Liberties works with individuals, couples, and families. Our team has extensive training in systemic therapy where the client is given tools to use in their everyday lives. We see clients in various stages of lives including children struggling with anxiety, couples exploring ways to improve communication before marriage, couples wanting to navigate a tough time in their relationship, individuals looking for new ways to navigate their busy lives.

Danielle Silberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling stuck, unhappy, and riddled with worry? You are facing a significant change in life, but the worry, uncertainty, and fear are making you feel crazy. It feels contradictory to be excited and hopeful about this new phase, but also terrified and discouraged. You can’t help but compare yourself to how everyone else is feeling, which typically does not make you feel better. It feels frustrating, disappointing, overwhelming, lonely, and sucking the life out of you.

Cara Blouin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified
Verified
I believe that when we're honest about the causes of suffering, space opens up to be creative in making our lives closer to something we really want. I see myself as your partner in rigorously confronting what is true in your life, and finding space to make real change. It is very important to me to be affirming of all genders and expressions, and to be an active anti-racist ally.

Randolph Walters & Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CCTP, CSAM
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
Randolph Walters and Associates is a community-based, counseling and psychotherapy practice specializing in individual, couples, family and group counseling. We proudly serve the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. Our mission is to create an environment where people are accepted and challenged on a journey to wholeness, connection and construction of alternate realities.
Not accepting new clients

Lisette Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am so happy you are taking this step in your self-care and wellness journey. I have 11 years of social work experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly. In 2014, I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Waitlist for new clients

Lynette Medley
MSEd
Are you struggling with issues related to Self Love, Self Acceptance, SEX, SEXUALITY Awareness or Self Esteem? Do you know who you are or are you merely measuring yourself by someone else's standards? Are you holding on to past HURTS, PAINS, TRAUMAS? Do you jump from one friendship or relationship to the other looking for validation? Are your current friendships and relationships unfulfilling? Do they lack authenticity or intimacy ? Is Sex just an ACT to fill the voids in your life? Do you make risky decisions? Are you unable to communicate your wants, needs and desires ? Do you sometimes lack the ability to set boundaries, Say No or make safe and healthy choices? Are you more focused on pleasing others than yourself? THERE IS HOPE ! Are you tired of being FAKE and bound by perceptions that do not represent your true identity? It is TIME to SET YOURSELF FREE !
Not accepting new clients

Cynthia Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize trauma informed, narrative, and relational-cultural approaches to support and assist people managing relationships and life transitions as well as serious mental health issues and addictions. I focus on the integration of body-mind-spirit for whole-person recovery. Our goal is to align mental, physical, and spiritual values so that life is manageable, productive, and optimistic. In my years of practice and continuing education, what I value most is the uniqueness of each person and the trust they instill in me to join them in their journey.

Nakia Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Appointments for Gender Affirming Surgery Assessments are available. Nakia has more than 15 years of experience working in various mental health settings with a wide array of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related disorders. Nakia uses a person-centered approach that is based on the concept that the desire to heal and become one’s best self is universal regardless of background, income, or personal identity.

Monica Negron Valente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been in the helping profession for close to 20 years. My goal is to pay it forward. I provide a safe, trusting environment, and free of biases and judgment. I work at a pace that is comfortable for you, and with the hope of helping you find the skills to heal. My specialty is rooted in attachment theory complimented with a holistic, strength-based, and solution-focused perspective. We all tend to cling to the inner child in us, more so when we experience abandonment, rejection, grief, and loss of safety. Let’s recognize these feelings, heal the inner child and give yourself permission to heal in the here and now.

Merin Wexler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We all have untapped resilience. Adversity can be a gift. As a therapist my goal is to help you live your life with improved relationships, better agency, and more joy. Change is possible at any stage of life. We are all life-long learners. Often the first step is feeling understood. During this global health emergency, I have shifted my practice to a secure audio-visual platform. I am pleasantly surprised at the intimacy this modality provides. Although nothing can replace meeting in-person, telehealth has its own value and potential for change. Now especially I wonder: Who doesn't feel the need for increased human contact?

Mary Rainsford
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2022. She has a BS in Human Services from the University of Delaware, an MS in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She uses individualized treatment plans to meet the strengths and needs of each client.

Katerina Grady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, and have worked in the mental health field for three years. I have gained experience working with various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I provide treatment to children, teens, adults, and families. I have extensive experience working individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.

Elizabeth Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
My background is working with adolescents and young adults with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorders, family conflict and support through life transitions.

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Penn
PhD
Verified
Verified
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania is a private behavioral health clinic for Veterans and military family members. We provide confidential, personalized, and evidence-based care, at NO COST and with no long waits. We serve Veterans and the entire military family, including National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status, with a focus the post-9/11 era. We take time to learn your unique situation and tailor our care to best serve your individual needs, using the best available practices supported by research. Due to COVID-19, we are offering all services via telehealth.

Cori Grachek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be really hard. Sometimes you need help to move through the tougher times. You are the expert on your life and with my experience and expertise we form a strong, workng relationship. I work and teach from an integrative perspective incorporating mindfulness with the traditional therapeutic approaches Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic. I believe that healing, growth and change are best supported by raising our awareness around our thoughts, actions, feelings and our physical selves. I advocate movement, internal work and meditative practice when appropriate.

Dr. Deangie Davis
PsyD
You deserve to be heard and seen fully. Whether you’re going through a transitional period, craving support while caring for others, or seeking less stress and a more harmonious, balanced life—I’m here to listen, and hold the space you need. You’ve always been the person others turn to for support. Now, it’s time to rediscover your own voice and redefine your own priorities. I’ll be here to help you find the courage to commit to both. You deserve a therapist who earns your trust and works hard to understand you. I believe that therapy should have long-term impact—helping you create meaningful, lasting change in your life.

Lighthouse Therapy Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Our therapists strive to create a non-judgmental and compassionate space to offer guidance and help create change. We offer both shorter term solution-focused therapy as well as longer term in-depth psychotherapy depending on your individual needs. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and understand yourself better, leading to symptom reduction and lasting change.

Nicholas Del Pesco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Not feeling like yourself? Constantly overthinking? Struggling with low or unpredictable mood? You don't have to keep repeating dysfunctional patterns or remain in chronic states of depression and anxiety. Unforeseen changes in life can take a toll on our mental health. Through exploring your issues with a non - judgmental therapist, you can regain a sense of mastery and well - being.
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What type of Philadelphia mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Philadelphia?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.